Robin Totten, Glider Senior Project Manager, said: “Engagement at workplaces and other venues along the Glider routes has been very encouraging, with genuine interest in this innovative mode of travel for Belfast.

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"We’re very much looking forward to introducing the wider community to the vehicles properly, and there will be ample opportunities to view a Glider and get a taste of what’s coming in September at events across both east and west Belfast over the coming weeks.

"With ticketing options including contactless payment cards, mLink, and off-vehicle ticket vending machines, Glider is a great opportunity to implement new and better ways of making public transport even more efficient.

"From offices to hospitals and schools, it’s clear that Belfast is very excited about Glider, an excitement we at Translink share – it’s a completely new service for Belfast, a modern, vibrant public transport system for a confident, forward looking city, and a real vote of confidence in Belfast’s future.

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"We would encourage the public to come along to a Glider engagement event near them over the next few weeks and get to know Glider before it takes public transport to a whole new level in September.”

Ciarán de Búrca, Department for Infrastructure Director of Transport Projects said: “The new Glider service coming into operation in September 2018 is set to improve connectivity across the city and help us to achieve our ambition to increase the use of public transport, walking and cycling as set out in the Programme for Government.

“I would encourage people to come along to the public events where they will have the opportunity to get on board the Glider vehicle and find out more about the new service set to further enhance the image of Belfast and inspire more people to choose public transport.”